Estevan Police Service (EPS) members have made an arrest in connection with a theft and a fraud last week.
Members received a complaint during the May 24 day shift of a wallet being stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the core area. A credit card from the wallet had been used at various businesses in the city the previous night.
As a result of the investigation, officers arrested and charged an 18-year-old Estevan male with possession of property obtained by crime and fraudulent use of a credit card during the May 26 night shift. He will appear in court in July to answer to the charges.
Charges are also pending against three other males.
Police want to remind the public to lock the doors of their vehicles and to remove all valuables.
In other recent calls, police were called to several complaints of a male panhandling outside businesses in the downtown area during the May 23 day shift. The matter is under investigation.
Members are also investigating a report of a male being criminally harassed.
Police received a call through the Report Impaired Drivers line regarding a vehicle at a local parking lot during the May 23 night shift. Officers checked the vehicle, and the motorist showed no signs of impairment.
Members also received a report of two males going through vehicles at a local business. Officers were in the area at the time, but were unable to locate the males.
Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 1200-block of Fourth Street during the May 24 day shift. One vehicle was towed from the scene. A male motorist was charged with driving without due care and attention under the Traffic Safety Act.
Police received a report of mischief from a residence in central Estevan during the May 24 night shift. A door to the residence was damaged, and then a truck window was broken while the suspects were leaving. If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact the Estevan Police Service at 306-634-4767 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Officers arrested a 28-year-old Estevan man for uttering threats to cause death, assault, unlawful confinement and breaching a probation order during the May 25 night shift. He made his first court appearance in Estevan on May 26.
Police assisted with a domestic call during the May 27 day shift. Both sides co-operated after speaking to police.
Members received a complaint of a theft. The matter remains under investigation.
Officers received a report of uttering threats during the May 27 night shift. The matter is still under investigation.
Police received a telephone call from a concerned citizen because the individual thought a drug deal had just taken place. Police thank the public for their help in cracking down on drugs.
Members responded to a report of fireworks being set off in the Willow Park Greens trailer park. It is illegal to set off fireworks within city limits.
Police were called to a local liquor establishment for a report of a male refusing to leave, despite a request from the staff. Police attended and the male was sent on his way with friends.
Members are investigating a harassment complaint that was reported on May 27. Police have received more information regarding the suspect and methods he was using. Officers are looking into 100 telephone calls that came to the complainant’s phone within 35 minutes during the May 28 day shift. The matter remains under investigation.
Police also conducted traffic patrols of reduced speed zones around the city on May 28, and watched for traffic issues near the Estevan Comprehensive School. Only one motorist was charged under the Traffic Safety Act for speeding.
Officers received a report of a burgundy Cadillac travelling westbound on Highway 39 towards Estevan without any license plates. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
Members received a report of teenagers walking south on Fourth Avenue with open alcohol and refusing to leave the road, causing problems for motorists. Police attended and located a number of youth and young adults in Woodlawn’s day park.
Police were called to a local restaurant for a report of patrons trying to leave without paying their tab. Members resolved the situation and sent the patrons on their way.
